Are you interested in Volunteering?

Becoming a volunteer is the best way to experience life.

You’ll discover aspects of yourself you never knew existed. You’ll form strong friendships and you’ll never stop learning. The rewards you gain from volunteering are so much greater than dollars, that’s why more than four million Australians volunteer for more than 500 million hours each year. So come and volunteer at PSFaNS.

We value volunteers and it is important to us that you take on roles that you are comfortable with and that you enjoy. Below is a list of options and we are always open to any ideas that you might have. Most options are available at Raymond Terrace, Mallabula, Lemon Tree Passage and Karuah and at times in other areas.

Working with People

Help with running Children’s & Young People’s Groups & Playgroups?

Food preparation/cooking for groups

Children’s and Young People’s Mentoring

Children’s and Young People’s Homework Clubs

Assisting with weekend and school holiday Child, Youth or Family camps

General office assistant/reception work

Using skills you might have with children/young people who come to our centre eg doing a car washing fundraiser with the kids, pairing up with a few kids to paint/fix things, playing sport, deciding to hold a BBQ, storytelling, craft etc. The kids at our centre love to spend time with caring adults who are interested in them so anything you might enjoy doing with them or any ideas you have you could suggest to staff

Helping Hands

General housekeeping

Food and sundry shopping

Computer & IT support

Motor vehicle upkeep

Gardening

Landscaping

Cleaning

Handyman (woman) work

Building

Building/making children’s equipment

General outdoor work (eg sweeping/mowing etc)

Please note that all volunteers at our service are required by law to undergo a ‘Working with children check’

Please complete the form below with your Name, Email Address, Phone Number and a Brief Comment about your experience and willingness to work in the Family Support or Welfare field. Once you have completed the form and Submitted It, please allow approximately 5 working days for a staff member from PSFaNS to get back to you.

Your Name (required)

Email (required)

Phone

Mobile

Address

What is your primary method of transport?

What are your interests / hobbies?

What experience / skills are you offering?

What type of volunteer work would you like to do? (tick as many as you like)

Help with running Children's & Young People’s Groups & PlaygroupsFood preparation / cooking for groupsFood and sundry shoppingChildren's and Young People’s Homework Clubs, Sport Clubs etcCulture Groups and campsUsing skills you might have with children/young people who come to our centre eg doing a car washing fundraiser with the kids, pairing up with a few kids to paint/fix things, playing sport, deciding to hold a BBQ, storytelling, craft etc. The kids at our centre love to spend time with caring adults who are interested in them so anything you might enjoy doing with them or any ideas you have you could suggest to staffGeneral office assistant/reception workComputer & IT supportMotor vehicle upkeepGeneral housekeeping / cleaningGardening / landscapingHandyman (woman) work eg. painting, repairs, building, pavingGeneral outdoor work (eg sweeping/mowing/pressure cleaning etc)Caring for our pet chickens (cleaning pen, feeding etc)Other